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Ancient Greek Diadems ✨

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Jewelry Heist at the Louvre

As you may have heard, four thieves broke into the Apollo Gallery in the Louvre Museum this morning and stole several pieces of historical jewelry. The museum has released the list of eight items that were stolen. Empress Eugenie's Crown was also taken but was found on the ground outside of the museum damaged. Though a heist is always exciting, I am sad that these beautiful works of art that have survived for 200 years are now gone.

Empress Marie Louise's Emerald Necklace - made by François-Régnault Nitot in 1810 - donated to the Louvre in 2004

Empress Marie Louise's Emerald Earrings - made by François-Régnault Nitot in 1810 - donated to the Louvre in 2004

Queen Hortense of Holland's Sapphire Tiara - made in the early 1800s with several alterations throughout the century - bought by the Louvre in 1985

Queen Hortense of Holland's Sapphire Necklace - made in the early 1800s - bought by the Louvre in 1985

Queen Hortense of Holland's Sapphire Earring - made in the early 1800s - bought by the Louvre in 1985

Empress Eugenie's Pearl Diadem - made by Alexandre-Gabriel Lemonnier in 1853 - donated to the Louvre in 1992

Empress Eugenie's Bow Brooch - made by François Kramer in 1855 - donated to the Louvre in 2008

Empress Eugenie's Reliquary Brooch - made by Alfred Bapst in 1855 - one of the few pieces to escape the sale of the French Crown Jewels and was instead placed in the Louvre by the French government in 1887

Empress Eugenie's Crown - made by Alexandre-Gabriel Lemonnier in 1855 - donated to the Louvre in 1988

These items are too well known to be sold as is which means they have most likely been broken up for their gemstones already. The gemstones themselves are worth far less that the whole item but they are much safer to sell without being caught.

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Rene Jules Lalique- Diadem

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Sarmatian Diadem, 1st century AD, Scythian Culture,

Found at the Khokhlach kurgan burial mount, Novocherkassk, Russia,

The diadem consists of three hinged parts, the whole surface inlaid with garnet and glass. In the center is an amethyst bust of a woman wearing a tunic and crowned with a gold wreath inlaid with almandine.

The upper edge of the diadem is decorated with a figurative frieze representing a ritual scene of sacred animals processing towards the Tree of Life. The lower edge is decorated with pendants bearing rosettes rimmed with gold beads, pearls and small plaques.

This diadem is a typical example of the eclectic art which combed both Classical features and elements of Sarmatian art. It was intended for ritual use and was associated with the cult of fertility.

Gold, amethyst quartz, almandines, garnets, turquoise, coral, glass, pearls, resinous mass.

H. 15 cm.; L. 61 cm.

State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia 

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René Lalique, Diadem of pearls, diamonds, gold and enamelwork, ca. 1903 (Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim)

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Ruggie on Blazing Jewel stage💎✨

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Gold Diadem of Princess Khenmet

Gold, Semi-Precious Stones & Glass Paste Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, reign of Amenemhat II, ca. 1932-1898 BC. From the Tomb of Khenmet at the Funerary Complex of Amenemhat II, Dahshur. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE 31105,6,12

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George IV State Diadem

The diadem features 4 crosses alternating with national emblems: roses (England), thistles (Scotland), and shamrocks (Ireland).

It is set with 1,333 diamonds and pearls.

It was created in 1820 for the coronation of King George IV.

The George IV State Diadem, also known as the Diamond Diadem, was created for King George IV's coronation in 1821 (though commissioned in 1820).

It was designed by the famous jewelers Rundell & Bridge.

Although originally made for a king, it has been worn exclusively by queens regnant and queen consorts since 1830.

Queen Adelaide, Queen Victoria, Queen Alexandra, Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth II all wore it regularly during their reigns.

Queen Elizabeth II famously wore it to the State Opening of Parliament.

This is also the exact crown she wears in her portraits featured on Commonwealth coins, banknotes, and postage stamps.

It is currently used by Queen Camilla.